“Faster, Higher, Stronger”: Preparing to Host a Major Sporting Event

January 30, 2007 | PSD Research

This Digest article is the 2nd part in the series “Faster, Higher, Stronger”. The first article can be found in the December 2006 Issue of the Digest. It discussed the bidding process for major international sporting events, as well as the cost, risk, and benefit to municipalities. This article will dissect the journey from winning bid to the hosting of a successful event; with a special focus on the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Winter Olympic Games. This month’s article will investigate issues including: Organization Setting a timeline Utilizing past experience Funding Corporate relationships Security Next month’s issue will study: National awareness Transportation Venue construction Lodgings Athlete’s villages Municipal involvement   Organization Hosting a major sporting event requires strategic planning and implementation in a number of divers...